Form 721 · TBOC §§ 101.601–101.636 / SB 1523. $300 state + $149 service = $449. Protected Series: $0 separate SOS formation fee, separate internal records, parent Form 205 notice, Form 503 DBA when operating under a distinct name. Registered Series appears in SOSDirect and can obtain its own Certificate of Fact — Status.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateOfficial source: Texas ComptrollerOfficial source: Texas ComptrollerTexas statutory edition · October 2026 · supplied 2026 rules; confirm current requirements with the relevant agency
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- Established 1998 · 28+ Years in Business
- Form 205 / 201 · $300 SOS Fee
- $0 Franchise Tax Under $2.47M (SB 3)
- (667) 274-0865
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Internal cell or public registry?
Protected Series has no separate SOS formation fee; Registered Series Form 721 costs $300 and appears in the state registry.
Official source: Texas LegislatureNeed status evidence for a lender?
A Registered Series can obtain its own Texas Certificate of Fact — Status for lenders and title companies.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateWill a series use a distinct name?
Review Form 503 DBA filing for each distinct operating name; the state fee is $25.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateYour preparation checklist
- Parent Form 205 includes TBOC § 101.602(b)(3) statutory notice
- Company Agreement contains corresponding series provisions
- Assets, liabilities and transactions tracked separately per cell
- Protected Series $0 versus Registered Series Form 721 $300 selected
- Form 503 DBA $25 assessed for each distinct operating name
- Series registration acceptance or internal establishment records retained
Texas Series LLC & SB 1523 Registered Series — decision path
Texas Series LLC & SB 1523 Registered Series — decision path
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Keep the requirements separate.
| Requirement | Verified detail / confirmation needed | Official authority |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Series LLC & SB 1523 Registered Series | Form 721 · TBOC §§ 101.601–101.636 / SB 1523. $300 state + $149 service = $449. Protected Series: $0 separate SOS formation fee, separate internal records, parent Form 205 notice, Form 503 DBA when operating under a distinct name. Registered Series appears in SOSDirect and can obtain its own Certificate of Fact — Status. | Official source: Texas Secretary of State |
| Annual PIR / OIR | Under $2,470,000 annualized total revenue: $0 Texas Franchise Tax under SB 3. Form 05-163 is eliminated for 2024+ report years. Form 05-102 PIR (LLCs, corporations, PLLCs) or Form 05-167 OIR (LPs/PAs) is still mandatory by May 15, starting the calendar year after formation. $50 late penalty; forfeiture and personal liability risks under Tex. Tax Code §§ 171.362, 171.251 and 171.252. | Official source: Texas Comptroller |
| HB 9 BPP exemption | $125,000 exemption per taxing location from January 1, 2026; check rendition by April 15. | Official source: Texas Comptroller |
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Corp USA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. State fees are pass-through. Service fees and taxes are separate. Review the order price before payment.
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No. Separate records and the required parent formation and Company Agreement provisions are central to the series structure.
Official source: Texas LegislatureForm 721 has a $300 SOS state fee; the Corp USA $149 service makes $449 total.
Official source: Texas LegislatureNo. Form 721 registers the series; Form 503 addresses a distinct assumed operating name and costs $25 in state fees.
Official source: Texas Legislature